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Dear , Happy New Year and welcome to the January 2022 issue of our monthly e-newsletter - Dispatches. We wish you a happy, safe and healthy 2022! If you ever find that this e-newsletter is not for you, simply click on the link at the bottom of this newsletter to unsubscribe.
All members are warmly welcomed to contribute newsworthy matters to future monthly issues of Dispatches by e-mailing us at admin@rausi.ca. |
| Look for the next RAUSI Dispatches in your mailbox Tuesday, 1 February 2022. Content submission deadline is Tuesday, 25 January 2022. Questions or submission? Write to admin@rausi.ca. |
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Message from the President
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 As we enter the new year, COVID continues to impact our lives.
In response to the direction from Jody Thomas, Deputy Minister of National Defence and General Wayne Eyre, CDS, the Defence Team has adopted measures consistent with the CDS/DM Summer 2021 Posture to address the COVID-19 Omicron variant which will restrict official international travel, cancel any in-person, workplace holiday events and activities; return to a work-from-home posture; minimize social gatherings; and avoid personal travel for CAF/DND members. At this time The Military Museums are not restricting access to the facility and all those who wish to work on site, including volunteers, may do so.
As almost all New Years Levees were cancelled, in Alberta Lieutenant Governor Lakhani put a new twist on the New Year’s Day Levee, offering members of the public the opportunity to take part in a modified, outdoor event. The traditional levee, which normally takes place inside Government House, was not held this year out of an abundance of caution due to the pandemic and the continued monitoring of variants of concern. “While we are not having the traditional indoor event this year, I am still very much looking forward to this opportunity to greet people and share best wishes,” said Lieutenant Governor Salma Lakhani. “Our province can be so beautiful in the winter, and I hope that everyone will enjoy starting their New Year with a short chat and some holiday treats in the fresh air.” The outdoor levee was held on Saturday, January 1, 2022, and Lieutenant Governor Lakhani and Dr. Zaheer Lakhani met visitors at the front steps of Government House in Edmonton.
It is the collective hope from your RAUSI Board of Directors, that 2022 will be a better year and the COVID restrictions will lessen.
Maj Kent Griffiths, MMM, CD (Retired)
President
The Royal Alberta United Services Insitute (RAUSI)
president@rausi.ca
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|  Moysal Sana
School of Public Policy and Global Affairs, University of British Columbia
Moysal completed a Bachelor of Arts in Criminology from Simon Fraser University and is completing a Master of Public Policy and Global Affairs degree at the University of British Columbia. She has worked in civil litigation, with a primary focus on public safety, and served a co-op term with Global Affairs Canada, where she worked as an analyst on the Gulf States Division Iran and Yemen Desk.
Moysal’s interests lie in global security policy, with specific foci on economics, armed conflict, cyber security, and the prevention of recruitment of child soldiers. She is honoured to receive the Royal Alberta United Services Institute Bursary for Security and Defence Studies in Applied Technology, Physical and Social Sciences, and will continue to explore the role of policy as it intersects with global governance and security. | |  Christopher Verklan
Centre for Military, Security & Strategic Studies, University of Calgary
Christopher is a master’s candidate at the Centre for Military, Strategic, and Security Studies at the University of Calgary. Currently, Christopher is working to complete his thesis, which aims to analyze how climate change will impact the formulation and execution of grand strategy in the 21st century. He also works as a Voluntary National Contribution to the NATO Defense College, where he is assisting a senior military official with the creation and development of a realistic, hypothetical hybrid scenario for Senior Course 138 and Senior Course 139. Christopher’s research interests include air power, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), and grand strategy. His research on small unmanned aircraft systems and loitering munitions have been published by the North American and Arctic Defence and Security Network and the Canadian Naval Review, respectively. He also has a forthcoming article on information warfare in the maritime domain that will be published in the winter issue of the Canadian Naval Review. Christopher has received the Arthur J. E. Child Master’s Scholarship, the Alberta Graduate Research Excellence Scholarship, and the Royal Alberta United Services Institute Bursary for Security and Defence Studies in Applied Technology, Physical and Social Sciences. He has also received the Award for Best Undergraduate Paper, Political Science, 2019-2020. Previously, Christopher graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations with distinction from the University of Calgary and is an alumnus of the 2018 NATO Field School and Simulation Program at Simon Fraser University. |
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International Law and State Practice in Geopolitics; Part I
By LJ Howard
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Throughout global affairs, a state distinguishes itself in adopting its unique 'state practice'. This multipart study presents such a diagnostic analysis and affirms that the security of a coherent international legal system directly informs debate on security and defence. |
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Congratulations to three recipients in 41 Canadian Brigade Group - MWO MacAlister, WO Edwards, and WO Chagnon - for being awarded the Order of Military Merit! Read the full statement >>
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Dynamic energies and the strong desire to continue The Royal Alberta United Services Institute into and beyond our 102nd year of operations continues to run strong in this organization. Programs and communications are ramping up for 2022 yet despite recent increases in operational costs, for this next year our membership dues were voted to remain as is. The value proposition of membership is not difficult to explain, the closure of access to DND facilities has been impactful on all of us. Despite this, on your behalf we continued with the Queen Elizabeth II and the Don Freeman Bursaries, with presentations to follow. This program has been continuing since 1954 and assists young Canadians in continuing studies in strategic issues that affect us all. Understanding the fiscal realities of Cadet Corps operations, on your behalf we subsidized three (3) Corps in October, with our continuing commitment to supporting young Albertans expanding their understanding and knowledge of our historic military contributions to our Country. Unfortunately our membership numbers are dwindling, in part by the passages of time and in part by the new realities of pandemic restrictions. With our evolution to electronic content delivery, podcasts and social media platforms, such as the Lunch and Learn presentation held on 10 December 2021, we are conscious of the need to break bread together. To that end we are in planning stages for a formal dinner with some extraordinary guests of honour. Standby for details to be confirmed. Lieutenant-Colonel Ross Wickware, CD (Retired)
Membership Committee
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- Ordinary Members - $85/year
- Associate (Garrison) Members - $25/year
- Associate (Out-of-Town) Members - $30/year
- Corporate / Group Members – please call for details
Membership Renewals can be completed online, with options to pay by PayPal (credit, debit) or Interac. Please login to the website, and visit the Membership Renewals page under Members. This page is customized for each person indicating 2022 fees for your membership type, and whether they have been paid or are due.
If you need a reminder for your password, you can use the recovery option. If you would like to join as a new member, you can join us by visiting Become a Member page. |
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Nominations for the Captain Nichola Goddard Leadership Award are now open. The award was created to recognize and honour young Canadians who have made an inspiring early or mid-career contribution to Canadian security and defence. Deadline: 31 January 2022. |
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Building a bridge between uniformed and civilian communities, the Royal Alberta United Service Institute's vision is to be the premier organization in Alberta linking the public with members of the Canadian military and their role within and beyond the border of Canada. |
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